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When should you set up a limited company?

The business is growing. That is encouraging, but incorporation is not automatically the next step.

Published: 9 November 2026

The short answer

There is no magic turnover figure

Compare expected profit, personal withdrawals, partners and business risks. Turnover alone does not decide, and corporation tax is only part of the picture.

A business owner reviews company records and obligations before choosing a business structure.
Illustration for context; the people shown are fictional.

Check whether the structure fits

A company brings ongoing costs and reporting. Include tax at owner level and current closely held company rules in the comparison. Bring a forecast for the coming year so we can assess alternatives before creating a new entity.

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Sources and further information

General information, not a substitute for individual advice. Earlier-year sources explain principles only; their annual amounts and deadlines have not been carried forward.